The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the CBSE Class 12 West Asia Special Exam 2026 timetable for eligible students in West Asian countries. The examinations will be held from October 23 to October 28, 2026, for subjects whose examinations could not be conducted during the March–April 2026 board examination period due to the prevailing situation in the region.
Students who submitted their List of Candidates (LOC) for the special examinations can check the subject-wise timetable and download their admit cards from October 12, 2026.
Why Has CBSE Announced Special Exams for West Asia?
The ongoing war and regional tensions in West Asia disrupted normal operations and affected the conduct of CBSE Class 12 board examinations scheduled for March and April 2026. Due to the prevailing security situation, certain examinations could not be conducted as originally planned, affecting students in the region.
The special examination arrangement covers eligible students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). CBSE has now announced special examinations for the relevant subjects, with the timetable scheduled from October 23 to 28, 2026. Eligible candidates included in the List of Candidates (LOC) submission process should check the official date sheet and examination instructions.
CBSE Class 12 West Asia Special Exam 2026: Important Dates
- Date sheet released: October 9, 2026
- Admit card availability: From October 12, 2026
- Exam start date: October 23, 2026
- Last exam date: October 28, 2026
- Examination centres: One designated examination centre in each country, based on the submitted LOC
CBSE West Asia Special Exam 2026: Subject-Wise Timetable
| Date | Subject | Examination Time |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2026 | Political Science | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm |
| October 23, 2026 | Economics | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm |
| October 23, 2026 | Mathematics | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm |
| October 23, 2026 | Applied Mathematics | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm |
| October 24, 2026 | Psychology | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm |
| October 24, 2026 | Business Studies | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm |
| October 24, 2026 | Physical Activity Trainer | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| October 26, 2026 | Biology | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm |
| October 26, 2026 | Information Technology | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm |
| October 26, 2026 | Marketing | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm |
| October 26, 2026 | Multimedia | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm |
| October 26, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| October 27, 2026 | Home Science | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm |
| October 27, 2026 | Informatics Practices | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm |
| October 27, 2026 | Computer Science | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm |
| October 28, 2026 | English Core | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm |
There is no examination scheduled for October 25, 2026. Most examinations will last three hours, while Physical Activity Trainer and Artificial Intelligence papers will last two hours.
CBSE Class 12 Special Exam Admit Card 2026
CBSE has announced that admit cards will be available for download from October 12, 2026.
Eligible candidates should use the same login through which they submitted their details for the special examinations.
After downloading the admit card, students should carefully check their subject, examination date, centre details and instructions. They should follow the directions provided by CBSE and their admit cards.
How to Check the CBSE West Asia Special Exam Timetable
Students can follow these steps:
- Visit the official CBSE website.
- Find the notification titled “Date Sheet for Class XII: Special Examinations for West Asia – 2026”.
- Open the official date sheet.
- Check the examination date and timing for the relevant subject.
- Download the admit card through the same login used to submit the examination details.
Important Instructions for Students
- Check the subject-wise timetable carefully.
- Download the admit card and verify all printed details.
- Reach the examination centre according to the instructions on the admit card.
- Follow the official CBSE notification for any additional instructions or updates.
Conclusion
The CBSE Class 12 West Asia Special Exam 2026 will take place from October 23 to October 28. Eligible students should check the subject-wise timetable, download their admit cards from October 12 and follow the official examination instructions.
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